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2002 Nissan Pathfinder repairs by problem area
Engine (48%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 126 repairs.
2002 Nissan Pathfinder transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (14%)
$1000 - $2499 (29%)
$500 - $999 (29%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (14%)
Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 61938 mi | Front driveshaft replaced under warranty. Universal joint was vibrating. Free parts and labour. |
| 129580 mi C $640 |
Strong vibration from driveline at speeds 60 and 90 km/hr. Both U-joints replaced. Strong vibration at speeds 60 & 90km/h. Balanced 4 tires at the tire shop - still vibration. Nissan dealer replaced 2 (front) U-joints on the drive shaft. Problem solved, 97% of vibration is gone. |
2002 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 145080 mi C $285 |
Vibration in drivetrain, at any speed. Had to replace U-joint in secondary driveshaft. Vibration in drivetrain, at any speed. Had to replace U-joint in secondary driveshaft. |
| 112000 mi C $2500 |
third or fourth trip - still not handled - vibration at several speeds - changed tires, balanced shafts (2 times), changed all rotating brake parts and checked for balance, checked wheels for balance, realigned drivetrain |
| 113460 mi C $1300 |
vibration between 90 and 110 km/h - same as before changed front driveshaft rebalanced 4 times - no joy - changed front differential supports and realigned to equate driveshaft angles by modifying supports - no joy changed front driveshaft after checking vibration on the road and on the lift - exchanged parts with another working vehicle of same design and year to verify. ultimately found vibration from off-center non-Nissan front drive shaft U-joint. |
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